yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GerardF:
Here is some information from my permissions denied error

Superuser Application Status:

Superuser application - version 3.0.7 - is installed!

System File Properties for Root Access:

Standard Location

Check Command: ls -l /system/bin/su:

Result: -rwxr-xr-x root shell 22364 2011-12-24 01:37 su

Analysis: Setuid attribute NOT present BUT root user ownership is present. Root access is NOT correctly configured for this file!

Standard Location

Check Command: ls -l /system/xbin/su:

Result: -rwsr-sr-x root root 22364 2012-01-09 00:54 su

Analysis: Setuid attribute present and root user ownership present. Root access is correctly configured for this file! Executing this file can grant root access!

Alternative Location

Check Command: ls -l /sbin/su:

Result: /sbin/su: Permission denied

Analysis: File system permissions restricted and denied access.

Alternative Location

Check Command: ls -l /system/xbin/sudo:

Result: /system/xbin/sudo: No such file or directory

Analysis: File /system/xbin/sudo does not exist.

Root User ID and Group ID Status:

SU binary not found or not operating properly

System Environment PATH: /sbin /vendor/bin /system/sbin /system/bin /system/xbin

ADB Shell Default User:

ADB shell setting for standard access, stored in default.prop, is configured as: shell (non root) user - ro.secure=1
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
It may loop then, that's normal. It should eventually stop looping.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] oswita:
Thank U for answer.

But... its rebooting again and again... I close PrimeTime3.1. This was mistake?

Summing up. I read the whole plot. I did not find the solution of my problem unfortunately. Bootloop started after copying superuser.apk. I closed PrimeTime... And now still from probably 30 minutes tablet is reseting all the time. He is turned on after reset sometimes longer, more sometimes briefly. Any action on device causes it reset. In spite this, that I have ADB and MTP drivers, I can't connect with device from the computer. I got msg "Device is offline". Did I broke my device?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RamAir02:
I was in a similar situation and I disconnect TP from Windows laptop, plug it back in, go to folder where you extracted primetime, shift+right click and open command window here, type: adb devices, saw device pop up, ran primetime again.

That got me out of the bootloop and successful ROOT.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] oswita:
Thank You! It works :). -viperboy- great job!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Its rebooting because the root exploit passes a code that the tablet reads when powering on to give it root access from adb. The device acts weird but adb should be fine.

thanks for the tip, I will fix this in the script. I will make sure to kill ad server after pushing Superuser so it has to wait for the device and it should "latch on" to it better.

Glad it worked, sorry for the hassle. I'm home now and have some time to fix some stuff. who is still having problems rooting? What is it doing? What errors do you see? As much detail as possible please.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TheNostaw:
Killed the Asus Sync and splashscreen processes like recommended. Followed ALL steps like INSTRUCTED. Worked PERFECTLY.

Thanks for the work!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] caanda45:
Viper I rooted on HC .33 using your original tool, then got root keeper from the market. Did the ICS update and root stayed with root keeper. So my question is should I unroot, or update using your new version? If so any advice on how to exactly do this would be appreciated!!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dsmitty166:
I would say leave it. Root is root. Until the exploit you are using forces you out, there is nothing to be gain by redoing in. IMHO!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xzombiex66:
have a real quick question, when i root all my apps and setting stay right?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] soulctcher:
Yes, all should stay as is.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xzombiex66:
ok having an issue what drivers do i install in the driver folder, i dont see anything that looks like an actual driver. most are.dll and when i click them it just ask what program i want to open it with.

ok think i got it

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i knew id screw this up i disabled everything and now it flashing my home screen and then asus over and over
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RamAir02:
Try my solution above. It worked for me and another user.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] droidx2.3.3:
Worked great. Root confirmed but got this at the end. Does it mean busy box wasn't installed. Can I install it another way? Thanks. Again for a super simple root tool.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] droidx2.3.3:
Wouldn't let me post in edit mode but this is what I got
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xzombiex66:
Thanks so much....was starting to sweat...how long does it take for busy box to install? been stuck on it for a while
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dsmitty166:
You can install busybox from the market

Sent from my Inspire 4G with ICS!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xzombiex66:
do we really need it? mine is still stuck on installing busy box aftger like 10 min should i just unplug it and install from market? will i need to dl superuser too? also what version of bust box should i get? jrummys?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dsmitty166:
There are a lot of functions that need busybox. I'd use this bb https://market.android.com/details?id=stericson.busybox

As for unplugging, if you made it past the root reboot and its just stick on cleaning up I think you will be fine to unplug. But I'm not responsible :-)

Su should be pushed already, but if not you can get that from the market.

If you keep the prime plugged in can you dl an app and test root? If you have root access you should be safe.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] foboi1122:
Great, thank you! worked like a charm! no troubles at all
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mdpgc:
Thanks, Viper worked without a hitch. So let me get something straight...when and if there is another OTA by Asus, is it just a simple unroot > install the update > and root again or since I installed the voodoo root keeper, I would just be able to do the OTA update.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
Should be no need to unroot. OTA usually will just wipe root. But I would suggest that you backup you root with voodoo or OTA Root Backup.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xzombiex66:
thanks for all your help everyone
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jwigginton:
Thanks - went off without a hitch, you rock!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mdpgc:
That's what I was saying, I rooted and did the root backup with Voodoo, but if an OTA comes from Asus, will I have to unroot the TF, do the OTA and then reroot it.

Edit: I think I understand now...Voodoo will allow me to keep root and still get the OTA.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RoCkShOw:
error: more than one device or emulator

I have installed the drivers from Primetime. Both for USB-ADB (under Android phone) and for MTP (under portable devices). Both drivers are dated 9/25/2011 from AsusTEK. Is this correct ?

I have enabled USB debugging. I am on ICS already so root method 1 is my only option.

I get the followoing message when trying to root using method 1.

"error: more than on device or emulator" over and over. Anybody run into this yet?

Thanks!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Do you have anything else Android related plugged into your computer? You're not trying to root it through the dock are you? Reboot your computer and tablet and try again. Make sure no other Android USB devices are connected.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mr_Armageddon:
USB 3.0 Extension Cable = Device Offline

Just an FYI for anyone having "Device Offline" issues.

The "adb devices" command kept showing the device, but said it was offline. After rebooting a few times, I decied to bypass my USB 3.0 extension cable and plug directly into the PC.

Boom! Device was now fully recognized / online, and I was able to proceed with the root process. The cable works fine for charging, and transferring files, but doesn't seem to like adb. So don't use the dock or a USB extension cable while trying to root. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shindai.china:
difference

Would like to know the difference between the viperboy program and the one from zedomax.

I rooted with the program from zedomax worked fine. But have another prime wich one to use and can i change bij unroot with the zedomax and use the viperboy program?

Grtz
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
It wluld never occur to me that people wouldnt just plug their tablet directly into the computer...

Same method, I have a couple things added to mine to make it more reliable with a better chance of rooting if you are having a hard time or if you previously tried to root and can't not.

Also, I can tell you that you will get the best support over here ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shindai.china:
Oke so i will keep same program then for the other prime when no difference i asume also no difference when go unroot?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hyunsyng:
Sooooo is there anything different that I should try out or consider if I'm getting the error message:

/system/bin/sh: cannot create /data/local.props: Permission denied

?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Try manually running nachoroot and use the --undo command. See if you can then use the ICS root.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mr_Armageddon:
Normally I would, but at work my PC sits under a large desk that is a pain to get underneath to access the USB ports, so I have a USB 3.0 extension cable that runs up to my keyboard for easier plug access.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] starfish_001:
Viperboy thanks - worked seamlessly
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xTRICKYxx:
Doesn't work for me. At first I thought ADB wasn't running, so I uninstalled the USB Debugging driver and the regular Prime Driver then rebooted. I then manually installed the debugging driver. I disabled the Splashtop service and Asus Sync is not running at all.

I double clicked viperMOD PrimeTime v3.1.exe and a command line window blinks and that is it. I dragged the adb.exe into a cmd window I opened and typed in devices to verify ADB works and identifies my device. Any ideas?

EDIT: I got further. The window opens, but after following a few steps this happens:

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

Rebooting...

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

Step 2 - Exploiting...

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

Rebooting...

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

uid and gid should both be 0.

Are they? (y/n):

adb.exe is in the same folder....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dsmitty166:
Did you leave the .exe file in the same folder as adb? They have to be together. It seems like the .exe cannot find adb which leads me to assume they are not together.

To verify adb can be found in the folder that you have the primetime.exe hold shift and right click, selected open a new command window here. Then type adb devices. What do you get?

Edit: pretty sure you added that last line later :-)

However what does opening a command in that window give you
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
xTRICKYxx

Possibly stupid question, but did you extract the zip file first, or did you run the EXE from within the zip.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xTRICKYxx:
I made a new folder called Viper and extracted the .zip contents to that folder. The structure is the same as the .zip so adb is in the same directory as viperMOD.

I used this method: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1440533 and it worked without a hitch... Pretty much the same thing! Oh well, thanks for everyone's help!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fezza:
Anyone with adb/device errors, make sure you kill any adb.exe processes in task manager before you launch primer.

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I got this error with primer and other tools and the only way to fix it and get root was to factory reset my tablet. I previously used honeycomb primer before I updated to ICS without using root keeper.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
PrimeTime kills adb at start and after every reboot command, for the record :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hyunsyng:
Forgive me if this is a noob question, but wouldn't a factory reset do nothing because it only wipes user data and not the firmware? Rooting changes the firmware, yes?

If this is not the case, then I'll try doing a factory reset (could someone tell me how? D: My google-fu seems to have failed me).

Otherwise, I guess I'll try to delay the factory reset as long as possible.

Anyways! I have some progress! I tried to manually root again using sparky's root method (I didn't know he added one more line). Normally, I got a permission denied error when I typed in the "ro.kernel" command, but with the "> nul" command line added, it worked! The ID showed up as "0 (rooted)". But then after that I went through the rest of the steps, and everything seemed to work... until I tried tested it with Terminal Emulator... and which point it was clear the root didn't work. :( Any next steps?

EDIT: Alright, I found out how to do the factory reset and caved and just did it. PrimeTime worked! Thanks for everything!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ricardo89:
not working with dock

thanks m8. working great

But only one thing. i got an error because of the docking. then i tried without dock and it worked.

Maybe you could update your first post for other people.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Again, I never would have though in my wildest dreams what anyone would do that. So I guess I need to update the 1st post since you're not the first.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Railey:
Hey Guys,

i have a Problem with my new Transformer Prime....

I tried every method to root it(Viper, Nacho, GuiRoot, Primer) but i always get the same failure:

uid and gid are 2000 and not null.

sometimes i get an permission denied error at data/locale or something...

i´ve allready tried a factory reset, but without success.

Anyone with the same Problem? Can somebody help me?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Do another factory reset, reboot and skip through all the setup, reboot again and then try.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Railey:
Okay, i´ll tried it two times again.

same failure :o/

any ideas?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xvsacme:
Build 9.4.2.9

EDIT: Oops, realized I probably should have posted this in Sparky's root thread, so I've moved it there.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wrick01:
you sir are a god.

Thank you for your work.

Cant wait to load a rom on this beast.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Smurph82:
With the Prime connected to the usb port.

Open a command prompt and type the following: Not the Primer app just a plain command prompt.

adb devices

It should come back with some device ID "Long string of number and letters"
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jfortier777:
You are a god among men.

You have my sincere gratitude.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] biggem001:
only works if he has ADB in environmental variables. if not, adb is not a command unless its in the exact ADB folder
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
"make sure to install the drivers located in the included .zip"

how? I put it on my PC and I just see 3 folders in the Drivers folder but how do you install the drivers and what drivers? I open those folders and see more folders and files but unsure how to "install" them?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Smurph82:
You are correct I should have said is

Go to the folder where the Primer is extracted

Hold down the Shift key and Right Click in the white space in this open folder NOT ON THE APP

Then select "Open command window here"

Then type "adb devices" without the quotes.

After the adb server starts you should see the device ID of the transformer if not make sure the driver is installed.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rjscott2005:
Outstanding!

Thanks for the great work! I've sent a small token of my appreciation your way.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] djsaad1:
Can someone with root and the .33 firmware, see if they can find the .33 firmware zip file. There should be an ota folder somewhere, where I would guess asus downloads the firmware file to.

Some of us cant get the ota update, so we need the file to update.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jcase:
Dude GOOD JOB ROOTING THAT BOOTLOADER

Trollolol. Seriously tho thanks for all the help
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Can someone help me install the drivers that are provided? They are not click and install, I am just not sure what to do with that "drivers for transformer prime" directory.

I am mostly a Mac guy, but I booted up one of my Macs into my XP partition.. but not sure what to do to get the drivers installed.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] faxmonkey:
I have not tried this, but this should work since it's what works with other devices.

Connect TP to a USB port.

In Windows, right click on the icon "Computer" and then left click on "Properties"

You should see the TP with a yellow exclamation mark indicating missing drivers.

Right click on it and left click "Update Driver Software." Chose browse computer and point it to where the drivers folder is located.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Okay thanks.. it was not exactly like that, a little more convoluted in having to get it to bypass wanting to use the Wizard and asking for the Xp disk, but you set me on the right path.

For PC tards like me, here is what you need to do to install drivers and get root!!

-right click computer

-opens system properties and select Hardware tab

-select device manager tab

-

double click

the ? mark next to the Asus android devices

-select driver tab

-update driver

-when wizard opens select "no,not at this time" to bypass wizard wanting XP disk install from a specific location so you can manually choose location

-pick where you put the drivers by navigating to the provided drivers folder and pick Android directory in the drivers folder provided

-let them install

-reboot computer

-attach Asus tablet

-click the viperMod primer tool and viola...

Root *****es!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aqzgr8estballer1:
two questions

1. does this method leave any trace of a rooted tablet after you unroot?

2. has anyone tried using this method with firmware .29 then unrooting then installing .33 flawlessly?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xperiax10.awesome:
can this somehow be used for SONY TABLET S??
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Axe-08:
Awesome! Can't wait to get mine tomorrow! Great job! I hope to see a ViperROM coming soon to go with my evo 3d

Sent from my evo 3d running ViperROM redline
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] krispy521:
Thank you Viperboy. I can't wait to try this out. To bad I have to wait til I get home because of the stupid Asus data cable. I miss the micro usb.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
I will update the tool to check for the device before it starts. Probably tonight.

The paypal goes to jcase, not me. It's his exploit, I just made it easier for you guys. Please donate to him so he can get a Prime. I appreciate the gesture though :)

Why cant you update? The ota .zip gets deleted once it installs. If you go to the Prime support page, they have the updates all there. You can update that way.

Lmao! If no one saw this, Engadget said I cracked the bootloader lol good times this morning!

Leaves no traces. And no need to uninstall before the OTA or update. Being rooted won't affect that.

no, it wont. Root uses a files specific to this Tablet.

You will see viperROM here, don't worry :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] leyvatron:
viperboy has entered the Transformer Prime building.

I will try this tonight when I get home.

Question Viper:

my auto rotate and auto brightness stop working after the update. Do you think I should wait for a custom ROM and that will fix it or should I return it? Everything was working fine before the update.

Thanks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tyvar1:
Thx for this! i have never root and this will help me alot! :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] orzech.miron:
Guys, it was my fault... TFP is my first android device (flashing android to my HD2 was in a different way :P) and i didn't know that i need ADB. Now everything is ok and rooted! Thanks! :]
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
That was fine to post here. I would like to get in touch with you if you don't mind.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
It's a general rule with adb, never use a hub, extension cable. Some people even reported on other devices thread that front panel USB (they are hub in fact) on desktop doesn't work sometimes and they had to use the back panel USB plugs, directly connected on the motherboard. One of the computer mysteries....

I'll have my prime in two days, that why I read this thread lol...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] masari:
This works fine for my Asus tft101 b70 thx
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Railey:
@Striatum_bdr

Thanks for your Info with the Front-Usb! ;)

Now i trie´d it directly on the Mainboard and on my Notebook, but without success.

I even test to do NachoRoot manually, and after the syntax

adb shell /data/local/nachoroot.bin --stage2

I´ll get this error:

...

cannot create /data/local.prop permission denied

:/

I wish you more luck with your Transformer. ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] --a3pz0--:
very good! donated ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flydutch:
Worked with option 2 on my TF101G 8.6.6.23.

Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lao Mayer:
Used this ver 3.1 today, following the instructions in the first post. Worked flawlesly.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JPxM0Dz:
Thanks viperboy! Worked flawlessly on my TF201 after updating to ICS ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Semantics:
Link isnt working for downloads. Viper, do you have a website I can get it from? Anyone PM me a dropbox of this zip file? It appears that the DL link is giving the 404 error now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vdub804:
had to use TPSparkyRoot but it worked perfectly on ics
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Semantics:
I'll give it a shot, thanks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Link works just fine, just downloaded it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Semantics:
Not sure why I'm getting 404 errors on Dev-Host. Sparky root worked, thanks though!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Try another browser and it should be OK.